Russia requests UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine for March 22 — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1757333
March 8, 2024, 11:25 PM
"We will discuss in detail all these moments, which are unpleasant for our Western colleagues," Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky said
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Pentagon finds no evidence of alien visits to Earth — report
https://tass.com/world/1757327
March 8, 2024, 9:50 PM
"All investigative efforts, at all levels of classification, concluded that most sightings were ordinary objects and phenomena and the result of misidentification," the report said
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Over 80% of Russians approve of Putin’s work — poll
https://tass.com/politics/1757325
March 8, 2024, 9:08 PM
In addition, 55% of those polled approved of the Russian government’s work, while 61% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s work
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Almost 80 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in past day — health ministry
https://tass.com/world/1757321
March 8, 2024, 8:43 PM
According to the ministry, the death toll from the Israeli military operation in the enclave climbed to 30,878
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Monument to Waffen-SS Galicia division taken down in Canada
https://tass.com/world/1757319
March 8, 2024, 8:34 PM
On September 22, 2023, Ukrainian nationalist, Yaroslav Hunka, who volunteered to serve in the Galizien Volunteer Division, was invited to the Canadian Parliament during Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s visit
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Erdogan says his talks with Zelensky focused on Black Sea security, grain deal
https://tass.com/world/1757315
March 8, 2024, 7:36 PM
Turkish President said, that country is willing to intensely facilitate restoration Ukrain
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Erdogan says March 31 municipal elections to be his final
https://tass.com/world/1757313
March 8, 2024, 7:24 PM
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, that the municipal elections will be final ones under the current legislation
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Turkey confirms plans to hold peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine — Erdogan
https://tass.com/world/1757311
March 8, 2024, 7:15 PM
The war between Ukraine and Russia must be ended through talks, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said
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Pentagon officially certifies F-35A fighter to carry nuclear bomb — Breaking Defense
https://tass.com/world/1757307
March 8, 2024, 6:42 PM
Breaking Defense online magazine reported, that the certification issued for carrying the B61-12 was achieved on October 12, 2023
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European Commission to send Kiev €4.5bln in aid in March, €1.5bln more in April
https://tass.com/economy/1757303
March 8, 2024, 6:18 PM
According to EC executive vice president Valdis Dombrovskis, since the launch of the special military operation, the EU member states collectively provided 28 billion euros in military aid
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IAEA chief calls for military restraint around ZNPP at talks with Putin
https://tass.com/world/1757299
March 8, 2024, 4:59 PM
During the talks, Rafael Grossi emphasized that the nuclear safety and security situation at the nuclear facility remains precarious
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CAR prime minister travels to Russia on friendly visit — Russian embassy
https://tass.com/politics/1757289
March 8, 2024, 4:36 PM
In February, CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera visited Moscow
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Nigeria eyes possibility of joining BRICS — foreign minister
https://tass.com/economy/1757287
March 8, 2024, 4:18 PM
According to the minister Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria also reaffirmed commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Russia
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UKMTO says vessel attacked off Yemen’s coast
https://tass.com/world/1757285
March 8, 2024, 3:59 PM
The attacked ship has not been identified
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IOC to consider Russians’ participation in Paris Olympics opening ceremony on March 19
https://tass.com/sports/1757279
March 8, 2024, 3:30 PM
Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant added that the IOC Executive Committee would consider this issue at its next meeting
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Gagauzia region’s head crosses into Moldova without problems
https://tass.com/world/1757267
March 8, 2024, 2:10 PM
Earlier Ilan Shor, an opposition politician, voiced concern that Gutsul might be detained at the airport
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Two people killed, one wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod Region
https://tass.com/defense/1757265
March 8, 2024, 1:49 PM
Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that an excavator and a manipulator were damaged in the drone attack
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Ukrainian forces lose up to 2,000 troops on Donetsk direction in 7 days — Defense Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1757261
March 8, 2024, 1:22 PM
The Russian Armed Forces advanced their forward position on the Donetsk direction and repelled 8 enemy counterattacks, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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European Commission launches maritime humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Palestine
https://tass.com/world/1757239
March 8, 2024, 11:33 AM
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced that the UK will work together with the US on shipment of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through the new maritime corridor
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Medvedev calls Biden a US’ disgrace
https://tass.com/politics/1757237
March 8, 2024, 10:29 AM
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said that US President should not have mentioned his predecessor Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Sending Western forces to Ukraine for combat off the table — French Defense Minister
https://tass.com/world/1757233
March 8, 2024, 9:39 AM
Sebastien Lecornu noted that French President Emmanuel Macron earlier ruled out France’s involvement in hostilities
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India believes Ukrainian conflict not to be decided on battlefield — Foreign Minister
https://tass.com/world/1757231
March 8, 2024, 8:50 AM
According to Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, every conflict ends when certain people come to a negotiation table
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Turkey discusses second nuclear power plant, gas trade hub with Russia — minister
https://tass.com/economy/1757229
March 8, 2024, 8:15 AM
The minister pointed out that Turkey needs to have 20 Gigawatts of power generation in 30 years
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Putin pardons 52 female convicts — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1757227
March 8, 2024, 7:18 AM
First and foremost, the pardon covers women with minor children, pregnant women and women, whose relatives are involved in the special military operation
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Biden notes some consider him ‘too old’ to serve as the US President
https://tass.com/world/1757223
March 8, 2024, 7:04 AM
The US President said that the problem is not age, but ideas
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Air defense systems down 15 drones over Volgograd Region
https://tass.com/politics/1757219
March 8, 2024, 6:15 AM
No damage or destruction was caused
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Biden announces creation of temporary pier in Gaza for aid supplies
https://tass.com/world/1757217
March 8, 2024, 5:32 AM
No US boots will be on the ground, president said
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US will continue to work on releasing Gershkovich and Whelan — Biden
https://tass.com/world/1757215
March 8, 2024, 5:32 AM
They are accused of espionage
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Erdogan-Zelensky meeting to be held in Istanbul — source
https://tass.com/world/1757213
March 8, 2024, 5:04 AM
The last meeting between Erdogan and Zelensky took place on July 7, 2023
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UK Foreign Office to begin procedure for approving Zaluzhny as ambassador — source
https://tass.com/world/1757211
March 8, 2024, 5:03 AM
"We will now begin the formal approval process," the source said
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US not looking for conflict with China, but ready for competition — Biden
https://tass.com/world/1757203
March 8, 2024, 4:51 AM
US president said that United States are "in a stronger position to win the competition for the 21st Century against China or anyone else for that matter"
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Biden aims to halve US carbon emissions by 2030
https://tass.com/world/1757207
March 8, 2024, 4:48 AM
US President previously said that climate change, not nuclear weapons, poses the most serious threat to human existence
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Biden supports two-state solution to Middle East conflict
https://tass.com/world/1757199
March 8, 2024, 4:48 AM

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Biden says he is determined not to use US troops in Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1757197
March 8, 2024, 4:21 AM
The US President also argued that Kiev could win the conflict with Moscow if the United States "stand with Ukraine and provide the weapons it needs to defend itself"
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US prepares UN Security Council resolution against deploying nuclear weapons in space
https://tass.com/world/1757195
March 8, 2024, 3:43 AM
The resolution, "would likely reiterate countries’ obligations under the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which bans nuclear weapons in orbit," Bloomberg said
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US Secretary of State, Swedish Prime Minister discuss support for Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1757193
March 8, 2024, 2:18 AM
Blinken, Kristersson, and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom also discussed "the historic occasion of the deposit of Sweden’s NATO instrument of accession in Washington"
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Bank of Russia extends restrictions on foreign currency withdrawals until September 9
https://tass.com/economy/1757191
March 8, 2024, 1:26 AM
"The Bank of Russia maintains restrictions on cash currency in connection with the sanctions in force against our country," the regulator said
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